As Phil Matier first reported in the Chronicle, Joe Montana was also approached by and undercover agent. Matier’s sources said the 49er legend, who has been involved in some development deals, was contacted with a “business proposition.”

No matter who has the edge Sunday, it seems the nation is rooting for Manning, because it’s been harder for him to win, because he’s not so pretty, because he’s considered one of us, because you get the sense that his aw-shucks, southern refrain is real.

The 49ers postseason legacy continues to grow after the last-second Wild Card victory in frigid Green Bay Last week. Was it one of the greatest postseason win in team history? As the 49ers set out on the Quest for Six (championships), we look back at the greatest red and gold wins in playoff history.